Gas burner

ABSTRACT

A gas burner capable of producing an image via a pattern of flames and illuminated glass beads is provided. The burner may comprise a top plate having a plurality of gas apertures for releasing a combustible gas. The gas apertures may be formed in a gas aperture frame. The gas apertures may form an outline of the image. The frame of the gas apertures may define a height and an apex or pinnacle. Recesses may be formed adjacent the gas apertures. Glass beads may be disposed within the recesses. A height of the glass beads may be generally lower than the height of the gas aperture frame such that the glass beads sit lower than the apex of the gas aperture frame. The glass beads may be illuminated via flames produced at the gas apertures. The flames and glass beads may collectively produce the image.

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BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to a gas burner, and more particularly, aplurality of flames and illuminated glass beads arranged to resemble animage, picture, object, etc. (e.g., yin/yang symbol, martini with olive,etc.).

Gas burners may be purchased in many different sizes and shapes fordifferent purposes. For example, one type of gas burner is a gas grillfor cooking. Typically, a gas grill has an enclosure with a gas linerouted to the enclosure. The gas line may be connected to two pipes witha plurality of gas apertures. The two pipes may be positioned parallelwith respect to each other and disposed within the enclosure. To lightthe gas burner, gas is introduced into the gas line. The gas istransferred from the gas line to the two pipes. Gas is ejected out ofthe gas apertures. The user may ignite the ejected gas thereby resultingin flames. A grilling plate may be disposed over the flames to cookhamburgers, meat, and other food products (e.g., vegetables, etc.).Unfortunately, gas grills are unaesthetically pleasing.

Another type of gas burner is a gas fireplace. The gas fireplace willhave a firebox. One or more pipes with a plurality of gas apertures willbe placed in the firebox. A gas line will be connected to the pipe(s)and be operative to introduce combustible gas into the pipes.Non-burning logs may be placed within the firebox over the pipes. Inuse, combustible gas is introduced into the gas line and transferredinto the pipes. The combustible gas will be ejected out of the gasapertures. At this point, the user may ignite the ejected gas therebyresulting in flames. The combination of flames and non-burning logsresembles a wood burning fireplace. Unfortunately, the flames andnon-burning logs may not be rearranged to resemble other symbols,pictures, objects, etc.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an improved gas burner.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The gas burner discussed herein addresses the needs discussed above,discussed below and those that are know in the art. The gas burner whenlit may have an outline of an image produced by flames. Glass beads maybe disposed adjacent the flames and illuminated by the flames. Theflames and illuminated glass beads may collectively resemble the image.

The outline of the image may be formed by the flames. By way of exampleand not limitation, the gas burner may have an outline of an imageformed by the flames resembling a yin/yang symbol, a glass of martiniwith an olive and stirrer, or other image. For example, to form theoutline of the yin/yang symbol, the gas burner may have a first set ofgas apertures having a circular configuration. Additionally, a secondset of gas apertures may have a reverse S configuration joining oppositesides of the first set of gas apertures. Gas may be introduced into thegas burner which releases the gas through the first and second sets ofgas apertures. The gas relased through the gas apertures may be ignitedwith a match, lighter or any other ignition device. Upon ignition, theresulting flames may have an outline of the image formed by the flamesin a configuration of the yin/yang symbol. To form an outline of adifferent image, the gas burner may one or more sets of gas aperturesconfigured and arranged to resemble the outline of the image.

The flames may illuminate glass beads adjacent thereto such that theglass beads and flames collectively resemble the image. In relation tothe yin/yang symbol, the gas burner may have a first recessed portionand a second recessed portion. The outer periphery of the first recessportion and the second recess portion may be defined by the first andsecond sets of gas apertures.

First and second sets of glass beads may be disposed within the firstand second recessed portions. In particular, the first set of glassbeads may have a white color when illuminated by the flames. The firstset of glass beads may be generally dispersed throughout the firstrecessed portion. The second set of glass beads may have a dark colorwhen illuminated by the flames. The second set of glass beads may beaggregated and disposed centrally at the upper portion of the firstrecessed portion. The second recess portion may also have first andsecond sets of glass beads generally disposed therein. In particular,the second set of glass beads may be generally dispersed within thesecond recessed portion. Also, the first set of glass beads may beaggregated and disposed centrally at the lower portion of the secondrecessed portion.

When gas of the gas burner is ignited, flames are produced at the firstand second sets of gas apertures. The flames illuminate the first andsecond sets of glass beads within the first and second recessedportions. The first set of glass beads is illuminated in a light colorsuch as white, whereas, the second set of glass beads is illuminated ina dark color such as black. As a result, the flames and illuminatedglass beads collectively resemble a yin/yang symbol.

The gas burner may be fabricated such that the flames and illuminatedglass beads resemble other images. By way of example and not limitation,one or more sets of gas apertures may be formed to have an outline of amartini glass. Recessed portions may be formed adjacent the sets of gasapertures. The recessed portions may receive glass beads which may beilluminated by adjacent flames. Glass beads having different colors andshades may be selectively positioned within the recessed portions suchthat the flames and illuminated glass beads collectively resemble amartini glass with an olive.

The gas burner may have a top plate, bottom plate and a gas dispersingchamber. The top plate may have an outer peripheral lip. The outerperipheral lip may have any configuration to follow the general motif ofthe image. For example, in the yin/yang symbol, the outer peripheral lipmay have a circular configuration to match the general overall motif ofthe yin/yang symbol. The outer peripheral lip may have otherconfigurations such as square configuration, pentagonal configuration,etc.

The outer peripheral lip of the top plate may have a vertical riserextending from an inner periphery of the lip. The vertical riser may betapered inwardly. A recess plate may join the inner periphery of theriser. The recess plate may have a gas aperture frame attached to therecess plate. In relation to the yin/yang symbol gas burner, the gasaperture frame has an outline of the yin/yang symbol. Thecross-sectional configuration of the gas aperture frame may have aninverted V configuration. The gas apertures may be formed in the gasaperture frame. The gas apertures of the frame may be equidistantlyspaced apart from each other.

The bottom plate may have a generally mirror configuration of the topplate. In particular, the bottom plate may also have an outer peripherallip. The outer peripheral lip of the bottom plate may match the outerperipheral lip of the top plate. The outer peripheral lip of the bottomplate may be placed in contact with the outer peripheral lip of the topplate. The outer peripheral lips of the top and bottom plates may bejoined to each other by crimping, welding or other known methods ofjoining. The bottom plate may also have a riser which extends downwardlyfrom an inner periphery of the outer peripheral lip of the bottom plate.An enclosure plate may join the inner periphery of the riser. A centralportion of the enclosure plate may have a gas inlet aperture throughwhich gas may be introduced into the gas chamber of the gas burner. Thegas chamber is defined by the cavity between the top plate and thebottom plate.

A gas dispersing chamber may be formed within the gas chamber. Inparticular, the gas dispersing chamber may comprise a baffle and astand. The baffle may be disposed above the gas inlet aperture of thebottom plate. The stand may have a circular cylindrical configurationand may be interposed between the baffle and the enclosure plate. Thebaffle may rest on the stand and be attached thereto. Also, the standmay be fixedly attached to the enclosure plate. The stand may have aplurality of dispensing apertures such that gas introduced through thegas inlet aperture of the enclosure plate may be dispersed throughoutthe gas chamber.

The gas burner may be ground mounted or tabletop mounted. Moreparticularly, when the gas burner is mounted within the ground, theground may be excavated. A gas line may be disposed within the groundand connected to the gas inlet aperture of the enclosure plate. When thegas burner is table mounted, a table top may have a recess sized andconfigured to receive the gas burner. A gas line may be routed to anunderside of the gas burner and connected to the gas inlet aperture forintroducing gas into the gas chamber.

In use, the gas line may be opened for allowing gas to flowtherethrough. The gas may be introduced into the gas dispersing chamberwhich in turn distributes the gas throughout the gas chamber. Gas maythen be ejected out of the gas apertures. The user may ignite the gasthereby producing flames in the outline of an image. The flames mayilluminate glass beads within recessed portions. The glass beads may beilluminated in different colors. The flames and the illuminated glassbeads may collectively resemble the image.

The glass beads may comprise Aquatic Glassel glass beads manufactured byModerustic of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. as described in U.S. PatentPublication Nos. US2005/0126225A1 and US20060101854A1, the entiredisclosures of which are expressly incorporated herein. Howeveralternative or substitute glass and/or silica is contemplated herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features and advantages of the various embodimentsdisclosed herein will be better understood with respect to the followingdescription and drawings, in which like numbers refer to like partsthroughout, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a gas burner;

FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the gas burner shown in FIG. 1 whichis table top mounted;

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the gas burner shown in FIG. 4 whichis ground mounted; and

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a gas burner with flames and glassbeads arranged so as to resemble a martini glass.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings which are for the purpose of illustratingpreferred embodiments of a gas burner 10 and not for the purpose oflimiting the same, FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the gas burner 10. Thegas burner 10 shown in FIG. 1 when ignited produces a plurality offlames 12 (see FIG. 2) and illuminated glass beads 14 (see FIG. 2) whichcollectively resemble a yin/yang symbol. Although the gas burner 10discussed herein is in relation to the yin/yang symbol, the flames 12and illuminated glass beads 14 (see FIG. 2) may be organized andarranged so as to resemble other images and/symbols. By way of exampleand not limitation, the plurality of flames 12 and illuminated glassbeads 14 may resemble a martini with an olive (see FIG. 4), football,etc.

The gas burner 10 may comprise a top plate 16 and a bottom plate 18. Alip 20 of the top plate 16 may be attached or joined to a lip 22 of thebottom plate 18. The lips 20, 22 of the top plate 16 and the bottomplate 18 may be hermetically sealed so as to provide a gas tight sealtherebetween. The purpose of the gas tight seal is to prevent anyleakage of combustible gas from within a gas chamber 24 (see FIG. 2) tothe environment at the outer peripheries of the top plate 16 and thebottom plate 18. By way of example and not limitation, the lip 20 of thetop plate 16 may be joined or attached to the lip 22 of the bottom plate18 via sonic welding, arc welding, adhering, nut and bolt connections,etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lips 20, 22 of the top plate 16 and the bottomplate 18 may have identical configurations. For example, the lips 20, 22of the top plate 16 and the bottom plate 18 shown in FIG. 1 have acircular configuration to match the yin/yang symbol. It is alsocontemplated that the gas burner 10 may be fabricated such that theplurality of flames 12 and illuminated glass beads 14 may resemble otherimages or symbols. For example, if the plurality of flames 12 and glassbeads 14 were arranged so as to resemble football, then the lips of thetop plate and bottom plate may be fabricated so as to have a generalconfiguration of a football.

The gas burner 10 may have a plurality of gas apertures 26 (see FIG. 2).The plurality of gas apertures 26 may be configured as an outline of thesymbol or image. When combustible gas is introduced into the gas chamber24, the combustible gas escapes out of the gas chamber 24 via theplurality of gas apertures 26. The user may ignite the combustible gasto produce flames 12. The ignited flames 12 may have a configurationresembling an outline of the image or symbol. As shown in FIG. 1, afirst set 28 of gas apertures 26 may have a circular configuration. Asecond set 30 of gas apertures 26 may be circumscribed by the first set28 as a reverse S-shaped configuration. When combustible gas isintroduced into the gas chamber 24, the combustible gas escapes out ofthe gas chamber 24 via the first and second sets 28, 30 of gas apertures26. The user may ignite the combustible gas which produces flames 12along the first and second sets 28, 30 of gas apertures 26. Theresulting flames 12 have a configuration resembling the outline of theimage or symbol.

The plurality of gas apertures 26 may be formed in a frame 32 (see FIG.2). The frame 32 may have any configuration such that the resultingflames 12 have a configuration resembling the outline of the image orsymbol. By way of example and not limitation, a first frame 34 (seeFIG. 1) having the first set 28 of gas apertures 26 may be formed in acircular configuration on the top plate 16. Also, a second frame 36 (seeFIG. 1) having the second set 30 of gas apertures 26 may becircumscribed by the first frame 34 in a reverse S shaped configuration.As shown in FIG. 2, the gas apertures 26 may proceed through the frames34, 36 and release gas at a pinnacle 38 of the frame 32. Each of the gasapertures 26 may have a central axis 40 (see FIG. 2) which is generallyperpendicular to the top plate 16. When the combustible gas ejected outof the gas apertures 26 is ignited, the flames 12 are also directedperpendicular to the top plate 16. The frame 32 may be formed to arecess plate 42 of the top plate 16.

The lip 20, a riser 44, frame 32 and recess plate 42 may collectivelydefine the top plate 16. The recess plate 42 may have a generally flatconfiguration and may also be generally parallel with the ground. Theframe 32 may be attached to the recess plate 42 and sealed to the recessplate 42 such that the combustible gas may not escape out of the gaschamber 24 between the frame 32 and the recess plate 42. By way ofexample and not limitation, the frame 32 may be welded to the recessplate 42. Alternatively, the frame 32 as well as other features of thetop plate 16 may be formed via a hydroforming process discussed furtherbelow. The recess plate 42 may be attached or formed onto the lip 20 ofthe top plate 16 via the riser 44. The riser 44 may have a frustalconical configuration wherein an inner periphery of the riser 44 isattached to the outer periphery of the recess plate 42 and an outerperiphery of the riser 44 is attached to the inner periphery of the lip20 of the top plate 16.

The recess plate 42, frame 32 and a mounting base 46 may form aplurality of recesses. By way of example and not limitation, in relationto the yin/yang gas burner, the first and second frames 34, 36, recessplate 42 and the mounting base 46 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 form a firstrecess 47 a (see FIG. 1), a second recess 47 b (see FIG. 1) and a thirdrecess 47 c (see FIG. 1). The first and second recesses 47 a, b aredefined by the recess plate 42 and the first and second frames 34, 36.The third recess 47 c is defined by the first frame 34, recess plate 42and the mounting base 46 (see FIG. 2).

Glass beads 14 may be disposed within the first, second and thirdrecesses 47 a, b, c. Although the gas burner 10 shown and discussedherein has three recesses 47 a, b, c, it is contemplated that the gasburner 10 may have one or more recesses. The glass beads 14 may beilluminated by the ignited flames 12 produced at the first and secondsets of gas apertures. The ignited flames 12 may have a generally bluebottom portion and a generally yellow upper portion. The flames 12 mayilluminate the glass beads 14 disposed within the first, second andthird recesses 47 a, b, c. The glass beads 14 may be illuminated intodifferent colors and shades of light. For example, the glass beads 14may be illuminated as a yellow color, white color, black color, bluecolor, green color and other colors by the ignited flames 12.

The gas burner 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may have flames 12 andilluminated glass beads 14 arranged so as to resemble the yin/yangsymbol. To this end, the first, second and third recesses 47 a, b, c maybe filled with first and second sets of glass beads 14. The glass beads14 may generally lay lower than the pinnacle 38 of the frames 34, 36(see FIG. 2) such that the resulting flame is generally above the glassbeads 14. The first set of glass beads 14 may have a generally blackcolor when illuminated. The first set of glass beads 14 may be generallydisposed throughout the first recess 47 a except for a central portion48 of a top portion of the first recess 47 a. The second set of glassbeads 14 may have a generally white color when illuminated by theresulting flames 12. The second set of glass beads 14 may be disposedwithin the central portion 48 of the top portion of the first recess 47a. The second set of glass beads 14 may be aggregated in a circularconfiguration.

The second recess 47 b may have first and second sets of glass beads 14disposed therein. The first and second sets of glass beads 14 disposedin the second recess 47 b may have a reverse configuration as that ofthe first recess. In particular, the second set of glass beads 14 may begenerally disposed throughout the second recess 47 b except for acentral portion 50 of a lower portion of the second recess 47 b. Thefirst set of glass beads 14 may be disposed within the second recess 47b at the central portion 50 of the lower portion of the second recess 47b. The first set of glass beads 14 may be aggregated into a circularconfiguration.

The third recess 47 c may have the first set or second set of glassbeads 14 generally disposed therewithin.

After the glass beads 14 are disposed within the first, second and thirdrecesses 47 a, b, c the gas chamber 24 may be filled with combustiblegas. The combustible gas may be ejected vertically upward out of the gasapertures 26 formed in the first and second frames 34, 36. The user mayignite the combustible gas. Once ignited, flames 12 are produced alongthe gas apertures 26 of the first and second sets 28, 32. The flames 12may illuminate the glass beads 14 such that the flames 12 and theilluminated glass beads 14 collectively resemble the yin/yang symbol.The flames may also illuminate the glass beads 14 disposed within thethird recess 47 c to complete the yin/yang symbol.

The glass beads 14 may be tumbled, polished and tempered, as furtherexplained in U.S. Patent Publication Nos. US2005/0126225A1 andUS20060101854A1, the entire content of which is expressly incorporatedherein by reference. The glass beads 14 may have different shapes suchas spherical, tear drop, or any other configuration.

The bottom plate 18 may comprise the lip 22, a riser 52 and an enclosureplate 54. The riser 52 may have a frustal conical configuration. Theriser 52 of the bottom plate 18 may have a mirror configuration comparedto the riser 44 of the top plate 16. The lip 22 of the bottom plate 18may be joined to the lip 20 of the top plate 16. An inner periphery ofthe riser 52 of the bottom plate 18 may also be joined to the outerperiphery of the enclosure plate 54. The enclosure plate 54 may have agenerally flat configuration and be parallel with respect to the recessplate 42. When the lips 20, 22 of the top and bottom plates 16, 18 arejoined, the top and bottom plates 16, 18 form the gas chamber 24. A gasinlet 56 (see FIG. 2) may be formed through the enclosure plate 54.Preferably, the gas inlet 56 is centrally disposed in the enclosureplate 54. The gas inlet 56 may be sized and configured to receive a gasline 58 (see FIG. 3) which may be remotely turned on to introducecombustible gas into the gas chamber 24 and off to prevent theintroduction of combustible gas into the gas chamber 24.

A gas disbursing chamber 60 (see FIG. 2) may also be disposed within thegas chamber 24. The disbursing chamber 60 may comprise a baffle 62 and astand 64. The baffle 62 may have a generally circular configuration andbe fabricated from a solid piece of material. The stand 64 may have agenerally cylindrical configuration and may circumscribe the gas inlet56. A plurality of dispersing apertures 66 (see FIG. 1) may be formedthrough the stand 64 which disperses the combustible gas throughout thegas chamber 24. A lower end of the stand 64 may be attached to the topsurface of the enclosure plate 54. Also, a bottom surface 68 of thebaffle 62 may be attached to the upper end of the stand 64. When gasline 58 is turned on, combustible gas is introduced into gas line 58 andthe gas dispersing chamber 60. The combustible gas flows onto the bottomsurface 68 of the baffle 62 and is dispersed radially outward and towardthe dispersing apertures 66 formed in the stand 64, as shown in FIG. 2.The combustible gas exits the dispersing chamber and enters the gaschamber 24, as shown in FIG. 1. The combustible gas fills the gaschamber 24 and exits the gas chamber 24 through the gas apertures 26formed in the frames 34, 36.

The gas burner 10 may be mounted within a table, as shown in FIG. 2. Thetable may comprise a table top 70 (see FIG. 2) and four legs. The fourlegs may be positioned vertically and the table top 70 secured to theupper most ends of the legs. The table top 70 may define a length, widthand depth. The length and width of the table top 70 may be greater thana length and width of the gas burner 10. Also, the depth of the tabletop 70 may be greater than a thickness of the gas burner 10. To mountthe gas burner 10 in the table top 70, an upper surface 72 of the tabletop 70 may be formed with a cavity 74. The cavity 74 may be sized andconfigured to receive the gas burner 10. More particularly, the lengthand width of the cavity 74 may be greater than the length and width ofthe gas burner 10. Also, the depth of the cavity 74 may be greater thanthe thickness of the gas burner 10. An aperture 76 may be formed througha bottom surface 78 of the cavity 74 to permit the gas line 58 toconnect to the gas inlet 56. The aperture 76 may be sized, configuredand positioned to receive the gas inlet 56 of the bottom plate 18. Oncethe cavity 74 is formed, the gas burner 10 is disposed within the cavity74. An outer periphery 80 of the mounting base 46 may have aconfiguration that corresponds to an inner periphery 82 of the cavity74. Also, the bottom end 84 of the mounting base 46 may have aconfiguration that corresponds to the riser 44 and lip 20 of the topplate 16. The mounting base 46 may be secured (e.g., adhesive, boltconnection, etc.) to the table top 70 so as to secure the gas burner 10within the table top 70.

Alternatively, the gas burner 10 may be mounted within the ground 85, asshown in FIGS. 2 and 3. To mount the gas burner 10 in the ground, a hole86 may be dug within the ground 85. The hole 86 may be sized andconfigured to receive the gas burner 10. More particularly, the lengthand width of the hole 86 may be greater than the length and width of thegas burner 10. Also, a depth of the hole 86 may be greater than thethickness of the gas burner 10. The gas line 58 may be routed to abottom surface 88 of the hole 86 such that the gas line 58 and the gasinlet 56 may be connected to each other. Once the hole 86 is formed, thegas inlet 56 of the gas burner 10 may be connected to the gas line 58.Also, the gas burner 10 may be disposed in the hole 86 and leveled.Similar to the table top mounted gas burner 10, the outer periphery 80of the mounting base 46 may have a configuration that corresponds to theinner periphery 90 of the hole 86. Also, the bottom end 84 of themounting base 46 may have a configuration that corresponds to the riser44 and lip 20 of the top plate 16. The mounting base 46 may be secured(e.g., adhesive, bolt connection, etc.) to the ground so as to securethe gas burner 10 within the ground.

The top plate 16 may be fabricated via a hydroforming process. By way ofexample, a sheet of aluminum or other malleable material may be placedwithin a negative die having a configuration of the top plate 16. Thedie is pressurized with fluid to force the sheet to have the shape ofthe negative die. In particular, the negative die may have a mirrorconfiguration in relation to the top plate 16, namely, the lip 20 of thetop plate 16, the riser 44 of the top plate 16, the frame 32 and recessplate 42. A sheet of material (e.g., aluminum, etc.) may be placedwithin the die. The die and sheet may be pressurized with fluid to forcethe sheet to have the shape of the negative die. After the sheet's shapeis formed, the gas apertures 26 may be formed in the frame 32 tocomplete fabrication of the top plate 16. The bottom plate 18 may alsobe fabricated via the hydroforming process.

The above description is given by way of example, and not limitation.Given the above disclosure, one skilled in the art could devisevariations that are within the scope and spirit of the inventiondisclosed herein. Further, the various features of the embodimentsdisclosed herein can be used alone, or in varying combinations with eachother and are not intended to be limited to the specific combinationdescribed herein. Thus, the scope of the claims is not to be limited bythe illustrated embodiments.

1. A gas burner capable of producing an image via a pattern of flamesand illuminated glass beads, the burner comprising: a. a top platehaving a plurality of gas apertures for releasing a combustible gas, thegas apertures formed in a gas aperture frame and forming an outline ofthe image, the gas aperture frame defining a height and an apex,recesses formed adjacent the apertures; and b. glass beads disposedwithin the recesses, a height of the glass beads generally lower thanthe height of the gas aperture frame such that the glass beads sit lowerthan the apex of the gas aperture frame, the glass beads beingilluminated via flames produced at the gas apertures; c. wherein theflames and glass beads collectively produce the image.
 2. The burner ofclaim 1 further comprising a bottom plate, the bottom plate and the topplate defining a gas chamber.
 3. The burner of claim 2 wherein thebottom plate and top plate having lips, the lips of the top and bottomplates being joined together.
 4. The burner of claim 3 wherein the lipsof the bottom plate and the top plate are welded to each other.
 5. Theburner of claim 2 further comprising a baffle plate above a gas inletformed in the bottom plate for dispersing the combustible gas throughoutthe gas chamber.
 6. The burner of claim 5 further comprising acylindrical wall, the cylindrical wall and the baffle collectivelydefining a gas dispersing chamber, the cylindrical wall having aplurality of apertures for dispersing the combustible gas throughout thegas chamber.
 7. The burner of claim 2 wherein the gas aperture frame hasan inverted V cross sectional configuration.
 8. The burner of claim 1wherein the glass beads are tumbled, polished and tempered.
 9. Theburner of claim 1 wherein the gas apertures collectively form theoutline of a martini glass.
 10. The burner of claim 1 wherein the topplate is table mountable or ground mountable.
 11. The burner of claim 1wherein the glass beads are colored.
 12. The burner of claim 1 whereinthe glass beads are arranged within the recess to produce the image byigniting the combustible gas and illuminating the glass beads via aresulting flame.
 13. A method of manufacturing a gas burner capable ofresembling an image, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing atop plate; b. hydro forming a at least one frame for gas apertures inthe top plate, the frame forming an outline of the image; c. forming arecess adjacent the frame, the recesses defining a recessed top surface;d. disposing flame illuminateable glass beads within the recess; and e.arranging the glass beads within the recess such that flames andilluminated glass beads form the image.
 14. The method of claim 13further comprising the steps of: f. attaching a baffle over a gas inletof a bottom plate; g. interposing a cylindrical wall between the bottomplate and the baffle to form a gas dispersing chamber, the cylindricalwall having a plurality of apertures for dispersing the combustible gasthroughout the gas chamber.